mlb Game Recap
Oakland Athletics vs Texas Rangers Recap - Rangers Over Athletics 3-2
Oakland dropped a 3-2 decision at Globe Life Field on Saturday as Texas legged out a win behind winning pitcher Kirby Yates.
Texas won as a -165 favorite, while Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 8.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Kirby Yates earned the victory for the Rangers, throwing 1 innings of work, striking out 1, walking 1, and allowing 1 hits and 0 earned runs. That effort was supported by 2 RBIs from Jonah Heim in the win.
Oakland got a 6-inning outing from Joey Estes in the loss. He gave up 2 earned runs, 0 walks and 6 hits in his time on the mound, while Lawrence Butler had 2 hits in the loss for the Athletics.
Texas enjoyed an edge at the plate with a 9-5 advantage in hits.